BTK/Otero Documentary Debuts
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Posted: 10:54 PM Feb 25, 2008
Last Updated: 8:33 AM Feb 26, 2008
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Three years after BTK is arrested for the brutal murders spanning decades, a documentary is released from Charlie Otero's point of view.

The film called, "The Assumption, Otero Family Murders", premiered at the Orpheum Theater in downtown Wichita Monday night.

The director of the film, along with a camera crew, followed Charlie Otero from December of 2004 through the conviction of Dennis Rader.

BTK murdered Otero's mother, father, brother and sister in 1974. The family was his first victims. Otero was the one that found his family murdered.

Of the documentary Otero says, "It's a very realistic view. There's no acting, no scripting, it's how it went down and how I am."

Hundreds of people came to the Orpheum to see the film. Renee Hearn says, "I was a senior in high school. It had a huge impression on me. I wanted to come and support Charlie and the victims."

The proceeds from ticket sales will go to the surviving victim's family members.

The film will be shown at different film festivals across the country and around the world over the next few months.

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Posted by: Joel Location: New York on Mar 2, 2008 at 12:54 PM
Mr.Otero, sorry to hear about what happened to your family 34 years ago. My heart and prayers are with them all the time.

Posted by: Deb Location: Emporia on Feb 29, 2008 at 01:03 PM
Thank you for the story about the BTK/Otero Documentary. I could never have made it to the premiere, but my heart was with Charlie and the victims' families. How about some numbers? How many tickets did the Orpheum sell? How much money went into the victims fund? Thank you.

Posted by: anonymous on Feb 27, 2008 at 08:49 AM
For shame to call someone an idiot just because you disagree with what they had to say. And shame on Kake for posting the comment the individual made calling someone an idiot. Too me that is derogatory and they sould not have allowed the remark to be posted.

Posted by: Observor Location: Wichita on Feb 27, 2008 at 01:06 AM
Very sad that no one from law enforcement or the DA felt compelled to come and show support for the families. This is the first fundraiser for the victims' families and it came from an outsider.

Posted by: Anonymous on Feb 26, 2008 at 04:17 PM
its still mind boggling to this day

Posted by: Anonymous on Feb 26, 2008 at 03:02 PM
BTK WILL BE A PART OF ALL WICHITAN'S LIVES FOR EVER. TELL MR.OTERO "ENOUGH" HE IS THE ONE THAT WILL LIVE WITH THE HORRIBLE MEMORY OF FINDING HIS FAMILY MURDERED FOR EVER. THIS IS HIS WAY HEALING HIMSELF AND HELPING THE OTHER FAMILIES THAT WERE VICTIMS TOO. MAY GOD BE WITH HIM AND THIS FILM THAT MAKES IT'S TOUR.HE HAS MANY SUPPORTERS IN WICHITA.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Eureka on Feb 26, 2008 at 02:51 PM
My grandma lives next door to his brother.... so that also means btk was down there so he could of killed her and my family .... i am just happy they got him sooner than later....

Posted by: anonymous on Feb 26, 2008 at 12:20 PM
I don't think that Marie was putting down the victims family for what Mr. otero was doing. I think this individual has just as much feelings for the victims family as anyone else. I believe that what the individual meant was probably it was keeping btk in the news & giving him the publicity that he craves. Maybe the individual just did not express themselve very clearly. After all everyone is entitled to their opinion.

Posted by: Anonymous on Feb 26, 2008 at 10:41 AM
"Wow Marie read the story again!" I think this film is a wonderful gift from Mr.Otero to other victims of BTK. You rock. God bless you.

Posted by: msp Location: wichita on Feb 26, 2008 at 09:51 AM
"marie" it not about btk idot it's about the families impacted by him

Posted by: Marie Location: kansas on Feb 26, 2008 at 05:32 AM
enough of btk already

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